A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3894131 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3896039 epoch_slot_no: 8039 block_no: 3893954 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-13 18:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaee8d3ab9a15ddc8182d9007dd84da95e76a2a6cfe0ce1cd5c63a66a246517d8Block Operator
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